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Panic Bar Installation in Lomita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile panic bar installation and repair in Lomita, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We install exit devices and emergency-exit hardware at your door, wherever it is in the city. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door and get started.

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A panic bar has one job that matters above all others: when someone pushes on it in an emergency, the door opens. Everything else about the hardware, including how it looks, how it locks from outside, and how it ties into your keying, is secondary to that. In Lomita, we see panic bars on a mix of doors: rear exits at shops along the Narbonne Avenue corridor, side doors at small offices and service businesses on Lomita Boulevard, and the stairwell and laundry-room doors of the older apartment buildings that fill the city's side streets.

Many of those doors predate the hardware that now sits on them. Lomita was incorporated in 1964, and a lot of its commercial and multifamily buildings date from the 1960s through the 1980s. That means we often meet doors that have been drilled, patched, and re-drilled several times, with exit hardware that is worn, mismatched, or simply wrong for the door. Some have a deadbolt added next to the bar, which can defeat the purpose of the bar entirely.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. David Shar and our technicians bring the tools and hardware to your door, look at what you actually have, and install or repair it so it works smoothly and reliably. We can also advise you on the practical side of the choice, though your local fire and building authorities have the final say on what your building requires.

How it works in Lomita

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    Talk through the door and the use

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door: whether it is wood, hollow metal, or aluminum storefront, whether it is single or double, and what the space is used for. We ask whether the door is an exit only, or whether people also need to enter from outside with a key.

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    Inspect the opening on site

    At your location we check the door thickness, material, frame condition, swing direction, and any existing hardware or old holes. We look at whether the door closes and latches properly on its own, because a panic bar can only do its job on a door that hangs and closes correctly.

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    Choose the right type of exit device

    There are rim-style devices, surface vertical rod devices for double doors, and mortise versions, each with different trim options. We explain the choices in plain terms and match the device to your door and how you use it, including whether outside access is needed.

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    Install and align the hardware

    We mount the device, set the strike, and align everything so the latch retracts cleanly with light pressure. Where an old device is being replaced, we deal with leftover holes and make sure the new hardware sits solidly rather than relying on worn mounting points.

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    Test the full operation

    We test the push action repeatedly, check that the door latches on closing, and try the outside trim and key operation if there is one. We make sure nothing, such as an extra deadbolt or chain, blocks a fast exit from inside.

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    Walk you through use and upkeep

    We show you or your manager how the device works, how to spot early signs of wear, and what to check periodically. If something should be reviewed with a fire marshal or building official, we say so honestly.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you need a new installation or are repairing or replacing an existing device, since removal and patching add work.
  • The type of exit device: rim, surface vertical rod, or mortise, and the grade and finish of the hardware.
  • Door material and condition, because hollow metal, wood, and aluminum storefront doors each need different mounting methods.
  • Single versus double doors, and whether the opening needs added parts like a mullion or vertical rods.
  • Whether outside trim, key cylinders, or rekeying to match your existing system is included.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours or emergency calls differ from scheduled work.

Why Lomita chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so we come to your Lomita door with hardware on the truck instead of sending you to a shop.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a failed exit device or a broken door leaves a business unable to secure its building.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with an owner, David Shar, who is directly involved in the work.
  • We look at the door first and recommend what suits it, rather than selling one device for every situation.
  • We flag when a setup, such as a deadbolt added beside a panic bar, may interfere with safe exit, and suggest confirming requirements with local officials.
  • We can rekey or match cylinders to your existing keys so the new hardware fits into your current system.

Panic Bar Installation across Lomita

Lomita is a compact city of roughly 1.9 square miles, and its commercial life runs along a few key streets. Narbonne Avenue and Lomita Boulevard carry most of the small businesses, with Pacific Coast Highway and Western Avenue forming the edges. In the 90717 ZIP code, a rear exit on a Narbonne Avenue storefront often opens into an alley or parking area, so a reliable panic bar there is both a safety feature and the door that gets tested most by weather and daily use.

The building stock here is a mix of post-war structures and 1960s to 1980s apartment buildings and condos. Around the Lomita Boulevard and City Center area, small apartment complexes frequently have stairwell, laundry, and utility doors that need exit hardware replaced or repaired. Property managers appreciate that we can handle the exit device and, in the same visit, rekey nearby doors between tenants.

We also work with owners in and around Harbor Hills and near the foothills toward the Palos Verdes Peninsula, where properties such as workshops, stables, and home-based businesses may have side or barn-style doors that need dependable emergency exit hardware. Whether your door is near the Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita Park, or tucked off a side street, we come to you, and you can reach us any hour at (323) 997-8867.

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Panic Bar Installation in Lomita — FAQs

Do you install panic bars at Lomita businesses at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so if an exit device fails or a door cannot be secured, call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through what is needed.
What is the difference between a panic bar and an exit device?
They are usually the same thing in everyday speech. Panic bar refers to the push bar itself, while exit device is the broader term for the bar, latch, and any trim or vertical rods that make up the hardware.
Can you replace an old panic bar on a door that has been drilled several times?
Often, yes. Older Lomita doors commonly have extra holes from past hardware. We inspect the door and choose a device and mounting method that sits solidly, and we address leftover holes where we can.
Can I keep a deadbolt next to my panic bar?
We generally advise against it on an exit door, because a separate lock can slow or block escape. Requirements vary, so we recommend confirming with your local fire or building authority, and we can talk it through at (323) 997-8867.
Do you handle double doors?
Yes. Double doors usually use surface vertical rod devices or a mullion-based setup. We check the frame and door alignment on site before recommending what fits.
Can the outside of the door still be locked with a key?
Yes, many exit devices come with outside trim and a key cylinder so staff can enter from outside while the door remains free to exit from inside. We can also match the cylinder to your existing keys.
Do you also repair panic bars that stick or do not latch?
Yes. Sticking bars, weak latches, and misaligned strikes are common repairs. We diagnose whether the device or the door itself is the problem, and fix what is actually causing it.
Is there a shop I can visit?
No, we are mobile only. We travel to your Lomita location with the tools and hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and arrange a visit.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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